There are indications that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the state’s House of Assembly today. Recall that Fubara presented the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework to the Assembly last week. The Assembly passed…
The Africa Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has issued a firm seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to either sign the Federal Audit Service Bill into law or publicly notify the National Assembly of his grounds for withholding…
The 2026 West Africa Climate Governance Index evaluation has recognized Lagos State as the most climate-resilient metropolis in West Africa. Gboyega Akosile, the Lagos State Governor’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity verified this in a statement on Thursday. The…
Following the recent downpour, severe flash floods have impacted several communities across Akwa Ibom State, destroying homes, household properties, and livestock. Residents of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, have urged the state administration to find a long-term solution…
On Thursday, several sources reported that Donald Trump fired the remaining members of the US Election Commission that supports election administration authorities across the country, just a few months before the midterm elections. The administration removed the remaining three commissioners…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately prolonging former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s detention because of its 2027 plans. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Thursday, ADC National Publicity…
Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak has stated that it is possible for Nigeria to successfully establish state police without allowing governors to misuse the institution, provided the legal framework includes strong safeguards and effective federal oversight. Speaking on Thursday…
The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to take decisive diplomatic action against South Africa following a fresh escalation of xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings, and the systematic persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals. The resolution followed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged $2.33 million money laundering charge. Bodejo was brought before Justice Inyang…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been announced as one of the performers at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show, joining an international lineup that includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Coldplay, and other global stars. FIFA announced…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained Zainab Sodiq, a journalist who covers the activities of former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, over her alleged possession of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) without the required documentation. According to a statement…
The United States has formally released an updated list containing the names 124 Nigerians facing deportation amid President Donald Trump’s immigration reforms. The disclosure was made in a statement published on the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland…
Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has issued a firm warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress. Atiku issued the…
Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), has pleaded not guilty to a 12-count money laundering indictment brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday alongside…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested members of a suspected “one chance” kidnapping and robbery syndicate, recovering the ₦8.8 million ransom the gang allegedly extorted from a female victim in Abuja. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Commissioner…